The strict traditions of the Amish and Mennonite religions can be stifling for the young men and women who live in the community and TLC is premiering a new show where they focus on the struggles encountered by a group who leave behind their religions and their families and move to New York City to pursue their dreams.

In an exclusive sneak peek of Breaking Amish, obtained by RadarOnline.com, the cast members leave their homes and head to the Big Apple and two of the girls exclusively tell Radar how upset their families were when they bucked tradition and set out on their own.

“At the end of the day they’re still my parents. They want me to be happy. They always knew I wanted to explore the outside world and while they didn’t want me to go my mom knew I always wanted to explore the outside world.”

“I liked wearing skinny jeans and heels,” she admitted and said being able to wear her hair down gave her more confidence.

“I liked the way my hair looks when it is down. Normally we’re not allowed to cut our hair, we have to wear traditional dress, an apron, black shoes, a cover on our head and have our hair up at all times.”